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Teaching-Learning Patterns of Expert and Novice Adapted Physical Educators
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Everhart, Brett; Everhart, Kim; McHugh, Heather; Newman, Chelsea Dimon; Hershey, Kacie; Lorenzi, David – Education, 2013
This study was intended to provide a description of teaching and learning patterns seen in the lessons taught by experts and novices in Adapted Physical Education. Two experts who had won previous state teaching awards and served in leadership positions in state associations were filmed and their lessons were analyzed first to develop a systematic…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Physical Education Teachers, Adapted Physical Education, Video Technology
How Can We Help Our Children Succeed? Insights from the Psychological Literature
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Rumain, Barbara – Education, 2010
While we are all familiar with general core psychological concepts that are the foundation for much of what teachers are taught in Education, we sometimes fail to apply these concepts properly in moment in the classroom. Three such concepts are shaping of behavior, the Pygmalion effect and self-efficacy. This article examines these well-known…
Descriptors: Expectation, Self Efficacy, Psychology, Success
Profit System: School-Style
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Koppel, Dale – Education, 1973
Discusses meaningful rewards for positive behavior and meaningful punishments for negative behavior. (GB)
Descriptors: Motivation, Positive Reinforcement, Reinforcement, Self Reward
Teacher Attention in Producing Effective Behavior Change in Students.
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Deni, James R. – Education, 1979
Asserting that teacher attention is often overlooked as a positive intervention strategy, this article presents a general overview of teacher attention and its effectiveness in changing behavior. Practical suggestions for effective teacher approval are described, as is a principle called "pairing" which may be used for social reinforcement. (JC)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Intervention, Models, Social Reinforcement
The Reciprocal Nature of Reinforcement
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George, Thomas W. – Education, 1976
Teachers at two elementary schools conducted behavior modification projects in their classrooms to verify the existence of reciprocity between the amount of reinforcement given and the amount received. Their findings, following approximately four weeks, suggest that such a relationship exists. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Elementary Education, Reinforcement
A Token Reinforcement Procedure in a Third Grade Inner City Classroom
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Piper, Terrence; And Others – Education, 1972
Advantages of the system described include the minimal cost, the simplicity of operation and minimal training required, the change in classroom atmosphere from negative-defensive to positive-receptive, and the opportunity to teach arithmetic and money skills. (Authors)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Grade 3
Discipline and Learning
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Ediger, Marlow – Education, 1973
Author offers suggestions to teachers for minimizing behavioral problems and facilitating learning. (CB)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Environment, Discipline Problems, Family Influence
Moral Education in the Elementary School: Sharing Behavior as an Exemplar.
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Jensen, Larry C.; Johnston, Norma P. – Education, 1980
Reviewing empirical and theoretical literature about sharing behavior, this article suggests practical methods for implementing instruction on moral behavior in the elementary school. Examples of instruction that are compatible with existing curriculum goals are presented and special attention is given to clarifying the role of the teacher.…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Literature Reviews, Modeling (Psychology), Moral Development